How to travel from Southwold to Cambridge Airport (CBG), United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Cambridge Airport (CBG) is around 124km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Southwold to Cambridge Airport (CBG) by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Cambridge Airport (CBG)Southwold if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ipswich and then to Cambridge.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

Greater Anglia

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Bus

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station and then to Cambridge Jesus College.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cambridge Airport (CBG).

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance124km (77 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Cambridge Airport (CBG)

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Cambridge Airport (CBG) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).

The distance between Southwold and Cambridge Airport (CBG) is around 124km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Southwold and Cambridge Airport (CBG) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Cambridge Airport (CBG) is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Cambridge Airport (CBG), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Cambridge Airport (CBG). It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Cambridge Airport (CBG). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich and Cambridge. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Greater Anglia run train services between Southwold and Cambridge Airport (CBG). Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southwold and Cambridge Airport (CBG). It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Cambridge Airport (CBG). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station and Cambridge Jesus College. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Borderbus, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Southwold and Cambridge Airport (CBG). Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Cambridge Airport (CBG) from Southwold is to drive which will take 1h 30m and cost around £22 ($26).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Cambridge Airport (CBG). We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Southwold and Cambridge Airport (CBG). The distance is around 124km (77 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Cambridge Airport (CBG) is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

How do I get from Southwold to Cambridge Airport (CBG)

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Transport options from Southwold to Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
£64($76)
hourly161km (100 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 20m
£12($14)
5 times a week171km (106 miles)
Bus via Norwich City Centre, Bus Station3h 45m
£6($7)
5 times a day171km (106 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£22($26)
on demand124km (77 miles)

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